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Choosing a Spotting Scope for Target Shooting
In addition to helping you hone your sharpshooting skills, target shooting is just plain fun. Specially-constructed AR500 steel shooting targets allow you to put round after round down range without having to get out of the shooting position to put up new targets. If you’re increasing your shooting distance and trying to fine-tune your rifle, a good spotting scope can make all the difference. To help you get the most out your time on the range or in the wild with your new steel shooting ta
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Jan 15th 2016
Body Armor: Saving the Lives of Police Officers
Police officers risk their lives to protect their communities and uphold the law in the face of violence and danger. Fortunately body armor can be effective in protecting them from gunfire, saving lives and increasing their ability to do their jobs with confidence. Read on to learn about how body armor saves the lives of police officers.
Mechanism
Body armor can be effective in protecting police officers from potentially fatal gunshot wounds. Although different types of armor will offer varying
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Dec 25th 2015
Why Should You Wear A Kevlar Vest?
Whether you are on the frontlines or training for a mission, a Kevlar vest can be a trusty and efficient piece of equipment to have. This type of body armor is lightweight, effective, and versatile. Keep reading to find out why you should wear a Kevlar vest.
Lightweight Material
One of the most pronounced benefits of Kevlar vests is their lightweight nature. Older bulletproof panels that made use of heavy steel plates were often problematic when it came to maneuvering with ease. Kevlar, on the o
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Dec 11th 2015
A Look at the Key Features of Reactive Targets
People use shooting targets for all kinds of reasons. Some like to shoot at a range to blow off some steam, while others shoot in order to hone their skills so they can protect themselves on the job. No matter what you use them for, read on for a look at the key features of reactive targets.
Colorful Reaction
Feedback is one of the most important aspects of learning, and reactive targets offer exactly that. After you take your shot, you need to know whether or not it hit the target; furthermore,
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Nov 27th 2015
Getting the Facts About Body Armor
Composite body armor can save your life, but it is important to understand its uses. Body armor does not make you invincible, and it should be retired after a certain period of time. It may or may not hold up underwater, but it is better to find out in advance. Continue reading to get the facts about body armor.
Resistance vs. Imperviousness
It is important to realize that body armor is not completely immune to bullets. Rather than deflecting bullets, body armor simply slows them down and scatte
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Nov 13th 2015